After three games on the road, Start is heading back home. They will square off against the Lima Senior Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Friday, Start took their matchup on the road with ease, bagging a 46-6 victory over Woodward.
Meanwhile, Lima Senior put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Scott, posting a 49-0 win on the road. Given the Spartans' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 175th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 594th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
A big part of Lima Senior's victory came down to the chemistry between Ja'Niaus Avanti K'Mere Hall and his top target Kahliq Wash. Avanti K'Mere Hall threw for 405 yards and six touchdowns while completing 72.5% of his passes while Wash picked up 212 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Avanti K'Mere Hall's passing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his ninth straight game with at least 311 passing yards dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Amontrae Davis, who gained 26 total yards and two touchdowns.
Start pushed their record up to 6-3 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Lima Senior, their victory bumped their record up to 9-0.
Start came up short against Lima Senior in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 26-14. Will Start have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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